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Adjectives of Evaluation and Comparison - Adjectives of Similarity

These adjectives describe the likeness, resemblance, or correspondence between two or more things, such as "similar", "alike", "comparable", "analogous", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Evaluation and Comparison
similar
similar
[Adjective]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

Ex: He discovered that the two restaurants had similar menus, offering a variety of international cuisine. 
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equal
equal
[Adjective]

having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.

Ex: The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays. 
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like
like
[Adjective]

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.

Ex: Jenny and her sister have like personalities; they both enjoy outdoor activities and have a cheerful demeanor. 
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same
same
[Adjective]

like another thing or person in every way

Ex: I chose the same topic for my presentation as last year. 
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identical
identical
[Adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The two keys are identical; I can't distinguish one from the other. 
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equivalent
equivalent
[Adjective]

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

Ex: Completing an online or correspondence course would serve as an equivalent requirement to the traditional classroom version. 
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analogous
analogous
[Adjective]

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

Ex: The structure of a bird's wing is analogous to that of a bat's wing, despite their evolutionary differences. 
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akin
akin
[Adjective]

having similar characteristics or qualities

Ex: The architecture of the two buildings is akin, displaying similar styles and design elements. 
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isometric
isometric
[Adjective]

having the same length, height, and width

Ex: The isometric drawing accurately represented the dimensions of the object in three-dimensional space. 
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corresponding
corresponding
[Adjective]

connected with or similar to something that has just been stated

Ex: The corresponding answers in the answer key matched those marked by the students. 
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indistinguishable

impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

Ex: The identical twins looked so alike that they were indistinguishable from each other. 
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matching
matching
[Adjective]

identical in appearance, design, or pattern

Ex: She wore a matching dress and shoes to the party. 
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like-minded
like-minded
[Adjective]

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

Ex: The book club attracted like-minded readers who enjoyed discussing classic literature. 
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homogeneous
homogeneous
[Adjective]

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

Ex: The neighborhood was homogeneous, consisting mainly of single-family homes. 
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uniform
uniform
[Adjective]

consistent in form or character

Ex: The teacher expected uniform behavior from all students during class. 
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comparable
comparable
[Adjective]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

Ex: The two products are comparable in price and quality 
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alike
alike
[Adjective]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

Ex: The two houses had nearly alike floor plans, with only minor differences in layout. 
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congruent
congruent
[Adjective]

similar and in agreement with something

Ex: His actions were congruent with his words, showing integrity and honesty. 
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proportional
proportional
[Adjective]

having a consistent or balanced relationship in size, amount, or degree relative to something else

Ex: The amount of paint used is proportional to the size of the canvas. 
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approximate
approximate
[Adjective]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

Ex: The approximate time it takes to commute to work is thirty minutes. 
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